Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the National Women's Studies Association (NWSA)! We are seeking volunteers to assist with reviewing submissions for our NWSA 2026 Book Award Cycle.

We aim to engage a robust review process that draws on the interdisciplinary expertise across our field. Volunteers are tasked with providing dynamic and generative feedback for award submissions (published books, manuscripts, etc.), and work with fellow committee members to select a winner for that award. Therefore, we ask that active NWSA members who hold tenured positions or have worked in the field of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality studies with a minimum of 7 years of expertise volunteer their service.

Review Committee Objectives:
  • Review select submissions for 2026 Book Awards;
  • Provide thoughtful and generative feedback to applicants who are not selected for the award;
  • Co-coordinate Accept/Reject communications for award applicants;
  • Celebrate (if possible) Award Recipients at the 2026 Awards Ceremony!

The NWSA recognizes that such service entails dedicated time each month between May - August 2026. Each committee will work with the National Office and members of our Governing Council in the coordination of deadlines and committee meetings.

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* 1. Name (first and last)

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* 2. Please share your pronouns (eg: e(y)/em, he/him, per/per, she/her, they/them, ze/hir, etc.)

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* 3. Please share your role at your institution (select all that apply)

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* 4. Preferred Email Address

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* 5. Please provide proof of your active NWSA Membership.

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* 6. Please tell us about your interest in volunteering via the 2026 Book Awards Review Committee:

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* 7. What Book Award Committee are you interested in being apart of? Please explore the details for each award here.

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* 8. Please share how your expertise and engagement of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality studies scholarship/activism best prepares you to serve on our Book Awards Committee:

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* 9. Please share any details that help contextualize your experience participating on review committees or parallel experiences:

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* 10. Please share any other relevant information that may be helpful:

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